Galatians 1:6-10 Are You Seeking The Approval Of Man?

 Galatians 1:6-10

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. 10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.

What does Paul mean by seeking the approval of man?

How do we define the different Gospel mentioned in Galatians 1:6?

Are you being a servant of Christ?

Resources:

Persuading God

https://www.livinggodministrles.net/living god ministries/radio_archive/audiofiles/galatians 07 persuading god 1.10.mp3

1 Peter 3:18-22 Are We Saved Through Water?

 

1 Peter 3:18-22 18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, 19 in whom He also went and preached to the spirits in prison 20 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built, In the ark, a few people, only eight souls, were SAVED THROUGH WATER 21. And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also NOT THE REMOVAL OF DIRT FROM THE BODY, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God-THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. Does this passage of scripture prove that we are saved through water baptism? How does understanding Peter's beliefs about Gentiles affect how he viewed water baptism? When discussing Noah's Flood, what aspect of water is not discussed? Resources: The Baptism of Peter

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living god ministries/radio_archive/audiofiles/baptism 11 24kbps baptism of peter.mp3

Romans 1:18-20 Why Do People Deny The Existence Of God?

 

Romans 1:18-20
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,[g] in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."

Do unbelievers care about evidence supporting the existence of God?

What does God think about the evidence for His existence that He has supplied?

Resources:

Existence of God 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/romans_13_existence_of_god_1_18_20.mp3

Was There Death Before Sin?

 

Romans 5:12

"Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned ..."

Does Romans 5:12 say that Adam's sin only led to death spreading to mankind?

Is there any place in the Bible that supports death being in the world before Adam sinned?

What are the consequences of death being in the world before Adam sinned?

Resources:

Was there death before Adam sinned?

https://answersingenesis.org/death-before-sin/was-there-death-before-adam-sinned/

Believe God 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/romans_36_believe_god_5_11_21.mp3

Frank Turek Video

https://youtube.com/shorts/QhalFpBcSJI?si=gyEbP2dX8y27kfoz

How To Become A Saint

From a biblical standpoint, if you are not a saint prior to dying it is too late to be recognized as one.  This is because the Bible clearly states, “Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment (Hebrews 9:27).” When a person dies they go before the Lord to be judged, not before a panel of men to determine whether or not they are a saint who lived a holy life. In fact, it is said that a panel of theologians at the Vatican evaluates the candidate to determine whether or not an individual’s life, writings and orthodoxy were worthy of what they call veneration; respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person. This is interesting to me because the Bible says that our works are worthless when it comes to our right standing before God. 

How do Christians become saints?

Is there a multiple step process?

Does God or man decide who becomes a saint?

Resources:

Santo Subito

https://96tolife.blogspot.com/2013/07/santo-subito.html?m=1

Faithful Saints

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/ephesians_002_1_1_faithful_saints.mp3

Catholic Reference: 

https://shop.catholic.com/blog/how-does-someone-become-a-saint-/

Keeping Sin Alive!

 

Romans 6:11-16
11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. 14 For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? By no means! 16 Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?

How do we keep sin alive?

What helps us overcome sin?

Resources:

Freedom to Live
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/romans_38_freedom_to_live_6_1_14.mp3

Dead to Sin
https://96tolife.blogspot.com/2010/10/dead-to-sin.html?m=1

Are Christians Hypocrites?

The word "hypocrite" comes from the Greek word hypokrites, which means "an actor" or "a stage player". The word literally translates to "an interpreter from underneath" because ancient Greek actors wore masks and spoke from underneath them.

What makes Christians hypocrites?

How do you stop being a hypocrite?

Resources:

Keeping His Commandments 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/keeping_his_commandments.htm

Spiritual Warfare 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/spiritual_warfare.htm

The New Circumcision

 

Acts 15:1-5

Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” 2This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. 3The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the believers very glad. 4When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported everything God had done through them. 5Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to keep the law of Moses.”

Why are Christians saying circumcision is necessary for salvation?

What has "replaced" circumcision in modern Christianity?

Resources:

The Confrontation Over Circumcision 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/acts15_confrontation_over_circumcision.mp3

The Judgement of James

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/acts15_judgement_of_james.mp3

Living Sacrifice T-shirt:

https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/64898306-living-sacrifice?store_id=3133462

What Is The Real License To Sin?

 

Hebrews 9:22

"Indeed, under the law, almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins."

2 Corinthians 5:19

"that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation."

Hebrews 10:17-18

...then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin."

Hebrews 4:16

"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

Romans 5:20

"Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more ..."

Romans 6:14

"For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace."

1 Corinthians 15:56

"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law."

Is the complete forgiveness of sins a license to sin?

What is a license to sin?

How are those accusing others of teaching a license to sin guilty of teaching a license to sin?

Resources:

License to Sin

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/forgiveness_of_sins_7.mp3

Get your Eternal Life Matters T-shirt here:

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Be Reconciled to God

 

Colossians 1:19-22 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the crass. 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation- 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. What does it mean to be reconciled? How does this change your Christian walk and relationship with God? Resources: Believe God https://www.livinggodministries.net/living god ministries/radio_archive/audio_hles/romans 36 believe god_5_11.21.mp3 Reconciled https://96tolife.blogspot.com/search?q=reconciled Faith Alone Shirt (online store) https://www.teepublic.com/long-sleeve t-shirt/64576664-faith-alone

Matthew 7:15-20 What Is The Truth About Fruit Inspecting Christians?

 

Matthew 7:15-20 [15] “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. [16] You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? [17] So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. [18] A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. [19] Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. [20] So then, you will know them by their fruits. Who does Jesus say we will know by their fruits? Where does fruit inspecting of other Christians come from? What does fruit inspecting lead to? Resources: The Sermon on the Mount https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/sermon_on_mount.htm Fruit Inspection https://96tolife.blogspot.com/search?q=Fruit+inspection+&m=1

Are There Different Races?

 

What are the true differences between each of us? Where did the idea of there being different races come from? Does mankind and apes have a common ancestor? Has death always been here? Why do people "hyphenated identities" when describing themselves? Were the first humans from Africa? How did mankind spread out over the earth? In what way does all this affect the Gospel message? Key verses: Genesis 1:24-27, Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:8, Genesis 3:20, Genesis 11:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, and Galatians 3:28 Resources: Racism https://answersingenesis.org/racism/ From One Man https://96tolife.blogspot.com/2018/09/from-one-man.html

Is Atonement Propitiation?

 

Day of Atonement:

A day on which Israel fasted, cleansed the sanctuary of impurity, and dealt with their sin through blood rituals and sending a goat into the wilderness. Took place on the 10th day of the seventh month.

Propitiation:

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ reconciles believers to God, cleanses them, and makes them righteous before Him. 

Key Scriptures:

Leviticus 16:1-34

Hebrews 10:1-4

Why do Christians use atonement and propitiation interchangeably when talking about the forgiveness of sins?

How does the way Christians approach forgiveness resemble how Jews dealt with sin in the Old Covenant?

Resources:

Atonement and Propitiation 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/atonement.htm

Understanding Forgiveness 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/forgiveness.htm